Jo Portugais' mind was asking if this meant that the man who had come into his life must now go out of it; and the girl was asking who was this mysterious man, like none she had ever seen or known.
Without hesitation Charley handed over the letter to the Cure, who took it with surprise, read it with amazement, and handed it back with a flush on his face.
"Thank you," said Charley to the girl.

"It is good of you to bring it all this way.

May I ask--" "She is Mademoiselle Rosalie Evanturel," said the Cure smiling.
"I am Charles Mallard," said Charley slowly.

"Thank you.

I will go now, Monsieur Mallard," the girl said, lifting her eyes to his face.
He bowed.